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For the Love of Chocolate Scholarship Foundation

Upcoming Event

Saturday February 7th 2009
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at The French Pastry School
226 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60606

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2008 Scholarship Recipients

2009 Dessert Salon

Saturday, February 7, 2009  •  The French Pastry School  •  Chicago, IL
Ticket Price: $95 (includes food & drink) - Purchase Tickets

6:30pm - 10:00pm

Cocoa Cuisine : Sculpture Garden : Dessert Salon : Cocoa Sutra : Cocoa Lounge : Entertainment : Photography : Event Sponsors : Special Thanks

 

Anacron

Anacron is the living, breathing personification of the pseudo culture called Hip Hop.  A true modern renaissance artist, he is the master of many forms of expression.  Musically, he is an instrumentalist, a composer, a songwriter, a music producer, and a disc jockey.  However, his talents expand beyond the audible ranges of artistic output; Anacron is also a graffiti artist, a visual artist, a graphic designer, a break-dancer, as well as an accomplished businessman.

www.myspace.com/anacronmusic • 773.678.3688

 
Marriott • Cheryl Brookhouzen
Chef Brookhouzen is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park New York where she received the prestigious Katherine Angell Award for excellence. In addition she holds a bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Millikin University. Before coming to Chicago, Chef Brookhouzen worked at a variety of New York City's hottest venues including Gramercy Tavern, Bouley, and the Marquis, Times Square. She serves on the Board of the culinary arts program for Joliet Junior College.
www.marriott.com • 312.836.0100

NAHA • Craig Harzewski

Craig Harzewski joined the NAHA team in 2007 after working in some of New York City’s finest kitchens. Originally from upstate New York, Craig worked his way up the kitchen ranks at Payard, Judson Grill, Le Cirque, Country and San Domenico perfecting his pastry craft and personal style. When asked to describe his desserts Craig uses words such as, ‘old‐fashioned, classical, and American’ but perhaps his sweet creations are best described as updated classics.

www.naha-chicago.com • 312.321.6242

Peninsula Chicago

Jimmy MacMillan is responsible for all of the dessert, pastry and bakery operations for Peninsula Chicago.
In Avenues, the chef explores contemporary dessert plates that balance cutting edge culinary techniques and natural, well-sourced ingredients. He features six dessert courses that complement Avenues’ thoughtful, progressive style creating a unified and seamless dining experience. Unique breads such as Cilantro English Muffin, Yuzu Bread, and Goat Butter Brioche complement the menu. Blood Orange with Caramelized Black Olive, Muscavado Gel and Bronze Fennel; Carrot Confit with Carrot Passion fruit White Chocolate Sorbet and Lemongrass; Banana Noodle with Warm Lemon Myrtle Sphere, Black Walnut Crouton and Lemon Balm Leaves are menu signatures.

Indulge This Valentine's Day at the Peninsula Chicago

www.chicago.peninsula.com • 312.337.2888

The James Hotel • Jove Hubbard
Jove T Hubbard, Executive Pastry Chef of David Burke's Primehouse and The James Hotel Chicago, started his pastry career as an apprentice at The Peabody Memphis. He studied pastry at The California Culinary Academy in San Francisco and at The French Pastry School, and served as Executive Pastry Chef for The Peabody Little Rock and The Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans before joining David Burke's Primehouse and The James Hotel Chicago. Send yourself into sugar bliss with Slice of Prime, eight layers of Chocolate Cake and Fudge with Graham Chip Ice Cream. Or customize your dessert by filling your own Kickin Doughnuts with our homemade Apple Jelly, Vanilla Custard, and Chocolate Cream.
www.jameshotels.com • 312.660.6000

The French Pastry School
The French Pastry School at the City Colleges of Chicago is a culinary institute dedicated solely to the art of pastry. The school was co-founded in 1995 by internationally acclaimed Master Chefs Jacquy Pfeiffer and Sebastien Canonne, M.O.F., who teach the school's six-month L'Art de al Patisserie program along with a roster of award-winning Chef Instructors. Offering the finest pastry training in the United States, the school produces the best-prepared chefs entering the profession. The foundation of instruction is the European artist-apprentice teaching model, which employs constant exposure to master chefs, hands-on training and the use of the finest tools and ingredients.
www.frenchpastryschool.com 312.726.2419